The Walker Ranch campsite at Placerita Canyon Park in Santa Clarita is much improved because of the vision, perseverance and hard work of one young man and 22 Boy Scouts, plus plenty of help from a bunch of friends, including local Realtors.

Anders Heinstedt of Valencia was named to the fall semester dean's list at Idaho State University for the College of Education.To qualify for the dean's list, students must be enrolled full-time and receive a grade point average of 3.66 or higher.

Marine Military Academy (MMA) named Cadet Tim Lyznick of Santa Clarita, Calif. the March 2012 Cadet of the Month for Echo Company. Lyznick, the son of Linda and Dave Lyznick, is a freshman at MMA and holds the rank of corporal. The cadets who receive this esteemed award are nominated by their drill instructor for their exemplary attitude, conduct, academic performance and involvement at MMA.